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There are many benefits of music therapy for cancer patients—interactive music therapy techniques (instrumental improvisation, singing) as well as receptive music therapy techniques (listening to recorded or live music, music and imaginary) can be used to improve mood, decrease stress, pain, anxiety level and enhance relaxation.
What is music therapy, and how can it help? Music therapy is an evidence-based way to improve your health, enhance your well-being, and manage symptoms and side effects related to cancer and cancer treatment.
Nov 22, 2023 · The past decades have seen the field of oncology becoming far more receptive to integrative oncology. Music therapy has been used to mitigate symptoms and address psychosocial needs in people with cancer as an adjunct to the primary treatment.
Sep 25, 2016 · Music therapists create a milieu within which the cancer patient can engage with the therapist. Goals may include promotion of wellness, stress management, pain alleviation, expression of feelings, memory enhancement, improved communication, and enabling of physical rehabilitation.
Nov 23, 2023 · Developing high-quality, unbiased, blinded, randomized controlled trials using indigenous musical genres-based interventions is the best way by which we can find out the impact and potential of music in providing supportive care to cancer patients.
Jan 27, 2023 · Music therapy is a non-pharmacological approach to cancer care that can help alleviate physical symptoms, support coping and psychological well-being and provide space for cancer patients to process spiritual and existential concerns.
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Certified MTAs use music and musical elements to support patients, families and caregivers through any stage of a cancer trajectory. This includes individualized support with pain and symptom management, as well as emotional and psychosocial support.
